Bucs
Bucs assistants not in Edwards’ plan yet
New Jets coach says he will ask ex-boss Tony Dungy for staff advice.
Devil Rays
Rays swap arbitration numbers
ST. PETERSBURG -- While Yankees star Derek Jeter filed an arbitration record $18.5-million salary request, the Devil Rays exchanged some smaller, but still interesting, figures with their four arbitration-eligible players Thursday.
Lightning/NHL
Lightning’s pain grows in 3-1 loss
A breakaway goal with 1:45 remaining helps give Montreal the victory.
Demers sees bright future for Tampa Bay
MONTREAL -- Jacques Demers still keeps an eye on the Lightning.
NHL briefs
Teams to stay put, says Bettman
NFL
NFL briefs
Split Carruth jurors ordered to keep going
College basketball
Women’s college basketball briefs
Stocks, Mobley lift Florida past Auburn
Men’s college basketball briefs
Confederate symbol could shift 2002 Final Four
On The Air
Cable shows seek to fill void in state sports reports
In Florida, there is more sports news than ever -- and less air time available for reports on most local network affiliates, at least in the Tampa Bay area.
College football
College football briefs
Group calls for NCAA reforms
NBA
NBA briefs
Orlando loses in overtime
Soccer
A rare chance to view a legend
Scotland's storied Glasgow Celtic plays a friendly match against the Mutiny at Pepin/Rood.
Golf
Golf briefs
Daly surprises himself with 64 for share of lead
Et cetera
Sports briefs
Marijuana in Tyson's system on Oct. 20
Hops Marathon may add prize money
The Hops Marathon, which drew 3,152 runners to its inaugural race on Dec. 10 in Tampa, could begin to offer prize money as soon as this year, race director Susan Harmeling said.
Second-year marathon is looking super
With a Super Bowl tie-in and good weather, participation may soar to 1,500.
Deshaies Hall of Fame site deserves a vote for effort
Some Web sites have names that are timeless, never losing their value.
PrepsShort-handed Panthers shut out Bears
Backup goalie Damian Kopera plays flawlessly, making Greg Schell's goal all Lecanto needs to defeat Central.Cowboys’ rally upsets Gryphons
TAMPA -- Rarely do high school basketball games turn out to be as good as the pregame hype. Thursday night's Sickles-Gaither game seemed well on its way to being yet another disappointing "rivalry game." After all, how could it not be?Vikings set to make their home debut
After a long 13 months, Northeast is finally ready to move back into its own gym.Terps still must answer questions
Tampa Catholic has been winning by a lot of points but hasn't played a tough schedule.Defenses rule in scoreless tie
PALM HARBOR -- Bloomingdale and Palm Harbor University came away with personal victories after a scoreless tie in an intense Class 4A, District 7 game.Around the county
TAMPA -- Jefferson defensive back Cameron Rodgers has orally committed to Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, which begins its inaugural season this fall at the Division I-AA level.Tornadoes come back late, edge Packers
CLEARWATER -- Playing on one's own court is always an advantage, but for the county's top public schools, the benefits are starting to border on magical.Coaches pick top seedings
EAST LAKE -- Before there is any wrestling at any tournament, there is the seed meeting.Bulls bruise Hurricanes with rough victory
PALM HARBOR -- Bloomingdale traveled to face Palm Harbor University with one thing in mind: to get tough and outmuscle its district foe.
